Board Committees

Human Resources

Mandate

The Human Resources Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities with respect to human resources matters, and may consider other matters delegated to it by the Board.

The Committee:

a. Reviews and determines performance goals, remuneration and working conditions of the Chief and the Executive Director, as approved by the Board.

b. Reviews and approves the performance of senior officers, as required in the collective agreement.

c. Approves and reviews all policies and reports related to diversity and inclusion, and make any recommendations to the Board for consideration and approval.

d. When appropriate, reviews confidential employee surveys, including surveys of employee morale, Peel Regional Police culture, employee engagement, and job satisfaction.

e. When appropriate, reviews Peel Regional Police programs for, and performance of, employee hiring, training, retention and promotions. This also includes particular attention paid to ensuring the police service reflects the community it serves.

f. Annually, reviews the Chief’s processes and plans for the executive development and succession of the Chief, Deputies, Superintendents and Inspectors, and support the Board in carrying out this task.

g. When required, and in consultation with the Chief, reviews and recommends to the Board major changes in the organizational structure of the police service, position descriptions of Deputies and Superintendents, and appointments, retirements, and terminations of executive members. 

Governance & Policy

Mandate

The Governance & Policy Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its obligations by providing a focus on governance that is intended to enhance the Board’s performance, at all times taking into consideration requirements in the Act and established governance best practices. 

The Committee :

a. Reviews and monitors legislative requirements

b. Establishes a skills matrix to assist the government and Region of Peel in the area of Board member nominations

c. Monitors the relationship with management,

d. Establishes a regular review processes for evaluating the effectiveness of the Board, the Board Chair, Committees and individual members 

e. Addresses Code of Conduct issues as delegated to the Committee by the Board

f. Consistent with section 4 of the Board’s Procedures Policy (PSB-AI-001), works with the Board to consider governance reasons to remove a sitting Chair.

g. Coordinates an annual Board off-site/workshop to discuss and review Board oversight issues such as strategic direction, succession planning, risk management, financial sustainability, leadership etc.

h. Reviews and approves all new policies, policies reviewed based on review schedule, and confirm all existing policies. 

Finance, Audit & Risk

Mandate

The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee ensures the Board meets its oversight responsibilities and provides adequate policing in the community in the areas of financial planning, budget preparation and monitoring, auditing, quality assurance and risk management. 

The Committee:

a. Works with the Chief to co-ordinate and develop the annual preparation of the Police Services Board capital and operating budgets.

b. Reviews all matters that may have a significant impact on current and future budgets.

c. Reviews regular budget and audit reporting, work with the Region of Peel in advance of external audit reports, and reviews and maintains a risk register to monitor and mitigate against risks to the Board and Peel Police.

d. Oversees the Peel Regional Police 10-year Facilities plan within the approved capital expenditure for police facilities, using a strategic long term view of future plans.